Standing in fifteen degree weather I watched and participated in my first protest. Everyone had their health care signs full of enthusiasm as they marched in front of UPMC that day. The group ranged from college students like me to middle aged and elderly, all uniting for the common goal: health care for all. The afternoon rally was equipped with a live health care performance as an example of what happens to those without health care. Speeches were prepared to energize the group even more, raising their morals, finally leading to occupying UPMC's lobby chanting, "What do we want? Health Care! When do we want it? Now!"
This was an unforgettable experience spending the afternoon with the occupy group. Yes we were in fifteen degree weather and yes our hands went numb from carrying our signs through the temperatures but if its something you believe in, you'll be surprised how far you will go to get it. After being persuaded to leave UPMC the group marched its way to Highmark, "the other criminal."
A very nice post Trenita.
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